Starrett City, Inc. v. Brownlee

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

Order affirmed without costs.

Landlord commenced this nonpayment summary proceeding to recover rent arrears which accrued following the termination of tenant’s Section 8 subsidy after tenant allegedly failed to cooperate with the annual recertification requirements. A final judgment was entered in favor of landlord upon tenant’s failure to answer. Thereafter, tenant moved, pro se, to vacate the default final judgment. Pursuant to a stipulation of settlement dated August 14, 2002, tenant’s motion to vacate was granted only to the extent of staying execution of the…